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It Just Ain't Texas Without You

from The Green Porch Sessions by Shane Cooley & Paulo Franco

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I was fifteen
In Tennessee
When I first heard you sing
Stories of outlaws and bandits
Sin and glory
Tales of heartbreak's bitter sting

Went to Nashville
Bought my first guitar
And I learned all of your songs
But I soon realized
The truth of music row
It was time to move on

I went down to the Lone Star State
The place that you called home
But Townes it just ain't Texas without you
Without you

Austin, Texas
Is the sweetest of cities
Where broken cowboys sling guitars
It wasn't long before I started getting lost
Felt so small among Texas stars

I came down here to find myself
In the place that you called home
But Townes it just ain't Texas without you
Without you

It's New Year's Day
And you're still remembered here
Every night I play your songs
They keep my hope alive
And I'm not waiting 'round to die
Your spirit keeps me strong

I came down here to find myself
In a place that you called home
But Townes it just ain't Texas without you
Townes it just ain't Texas without you
Without you

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from The Green Porch Sessions, released December 20, 2013
written by Shane Cooley (ASCAP) and Paulo Franco (BMI)

Shane Cooley: lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Paulo Franco: acoustic guitar
Dan Sessler: acoustic guitar

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